Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
New Mexico State University, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Mesquite

$1,200/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mesquite is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mesquite

82

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mesquite rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in New Mexico State University, NM

Average rent prices in Mesquite have increased by 7% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in New Mexico State University, NM

Rent prices in Mesquite vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mesquite is $900, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Mesquite run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $970.

Listings

Studio

$800

-

8%

1 bedroom

$900

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,200

-

3%

3 bedroom

$1,507

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,600

-

46%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,507

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

46%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New Mexico State University, NM, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in New Mexico State University, NM

2115Viva - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

2115Viva

2115 College St, Las Cruces, NM 88001

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Sunset Peak Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Sunset Peak Apartments

825 S Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$685–$895

Apartment for rent

Elm 1010 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Elm 1010

1010 Elm St, Las Cruces, NM 88005

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Foster Apts  637/8 Apt Complex - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

Apartment for rent in Las Cruces

Foster Apts 637/8 Apt Complex

637 Foster Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88001

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for New Mexico State University, NM

Quick answers to common questions about the Mesquite rental market.

How much is rent in Mesquite?

The average rent in Mesquite is $1,200 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mesquite?

Average rent prices in Mesquite have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Mesquite rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mesquite is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mesquite?

To comfortably afford rent in Mesquite, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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